Hurricane Milton lashed Florida overnight after making landfall Oct. 9 as a Category 3 hurricane with winds up to 120 mph near Siesta Key, Florida.

The major storm brought heavy rainfall, up to a foot in the Tampa area, and triggered at least 36 tornadoes, which have since claimed at least four lives in St. Lucie County.

As Floridians come together to pick up the pieces amid extensive flooding, debris pileup, tornado damage and more, various charities and nonprofits are raising funds and accepting donations to support rescue and relief efforts.

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A woman walks along a flooded street in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Oct. 10, 2024, in Osprey, Fla.

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Below are organizations to support that are directly responding to communities impacted by Hurricane Milton, as well as links for more information.

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In this aerial view, Flood waters inundate a neighborhood after Hurricane Milton came ashore on Oct. 10, 2024, in Punta Gorda, Fla.

Feeding America

Feeding America is working with partners on the ground in impacted states including Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas to support Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton recovery. The organization works with food banks and food pantries to combat hunger in America all year round and activates after disasters to support communities in need as well. Click here to learn more.

Global Empowerment Mission

Following Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, Global Empowerment Mission, a nonprofit focused on solving humanitarian challenges, is distributing aid, including food, water, hygiene supplies, cleaning materials, tarps and pet supplies in North Carolina and Florida. Click here to learn more.

How to help communities impacted by Hurricane Milton

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